Harold L. “Hoot” Hoover
Harold L. “Hoot” Hoover, 83, of Winamac, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1933, in Pulaski County to the late Charles and Alvina (Meyer) Hoover.
He was a Winamac High School graduate. Harold served in the Army National Guard from 1951-1957. Hoot played baseball in Winamac as a young man. He and his father became avid Chicago Cubs fans. He enjoyed seeing his beloved Cubs become World Series champs this year. Hoot also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. He cheered the Broncos and Peyton Manning to their Super Bowl win.
Hoot retired after 29 years working as an electrician for the Town of Winamac. He truly enjoyed working for the electrical department.
Hoot enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, mushroom hunting, gardening, fishing and shooting pool. He especially enjoyed talking with people and swapping stories. He enjoyed any time that he got to spend with his family and close friends. Hoot was a member of the Winamac Eagles and Winamac VFW. He was also a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac.
He is survived by his daughters: Lorna [Smed] Miller of Winamac, Lee Hoover of Dover, Delaware, and Carol [Ricky] Kline of Mishawaka; and sons: Allen [Cindy Cox] Hoover of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Andy Hoover of South Bend, and Ron Hoover of South Bend; grandchildren: Dustin Hoover, Brandi Kline Silver, Nathan Gonzalez, Tana Hoover, Ryan Cox, Nick Hoover, Chris Hoover, Sarah Hoover, Ricky Kline Jr., Cory Kline and Stefanie Kline; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother Gary [Linda] Hoover of Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the activities department of Miller’s Merry Manor or Pulaski Health Care Center.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — Dec. 28, 2016)